If there is a meal you don’t like, feel free to repeat a different meal on this list or check out some of our other healthy low-sugar<\/a> recipes. If you’re following this plan for weight loss, you may want to choose a meal with a similar calorie, protein and fiber level or adjust a snack or two to meet your needs.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I eat the same breakfast or lunch every day?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Definitely, it’s fine to eat the same breakfast or lunch every day. The breakfasts range from 236 to 364 calories while the lunches span 306 to 584 calories. These ranges are fairly close, though if you’re closely monitoring your calories or other nutrients, like protein, you may want to adjust a snack or two.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Why is there not a modification for 1,200 calories?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " We no longer provide modifications for 1,200-calorie days in our meal plans. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that limiting calories to 1,200 per day is too low for most people to meet their nutritional needs, plus it’s unsustainable for long-term health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How much sugar is too much and what is recommended?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on average, American adults consume 17 teaspoons (68 grams) of added sugar every day.<\/span> This is far more than the American Heart Association's recommended max of 6 teaspoons for women and 9 for men.<\/span><\/p>"
}
}
]
} ] }
]